1. On August 19, 2012 restricted stock was granted pursuant to The Wet Seal, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan. The restricted stock will become vested with respect to 50% of the shares on each of the next two (2) anniversaries of the Date of Grant until the restricted stock is 100% vested, subject to Executive's Continuous Service with the Company on each of those vested dates.

By: Steven H. Benrubi For: Barbara Cook

08/21/2012

** Signature of Reporting Person

Date

Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.

* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person,
see
Instruction
4
(b)(v).